Inside the Projections: Defense

Puck Prospectus dishes on which teams will flaunt the best and worst blue lines in 2009-10, explaining the defense category from its upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL Preview.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Intel: Game-changing moves

By trading for Chris Pronger, Philly upgraded its defense, but the move could hurt the Flyers' salary structure. Plus, E.J. Hradek weighs in on the Jay Bouwmeester deal and the impact of top picks John Tavares and Victor Hedman.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009

Flyers are one tweak from Cup chase

With the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and EJ Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009

Morning Skate: Flying high again

...needed stability. Their arrival has helped Derian Hatcher rediscover his game. Lasse Kukkonen and young Ds Braydon Coburn and Randy Jones (six points, plus-8!) round out a much-improved defense. On Saturday, the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2007

Better or Worse? A look at the Flyers

...defenseman Ryan Parent) and draft picks, as well as trading for goaltender Martin Biron and defenseman Braydon Coburn. Holmgren continued his work in the offseason, making a bold move to acquire the rights to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2007

Strong deals for Blues, Flyers

...picks. The final talks started Saturday night after Waddell completed a deal that sent young defender Braydon Coburn to the Flyers for veteran defenseman Alexei Zhitnik. Waddell was willing to send Coburn (the eighth...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2007

...Pronger could end up in Atlanta. The Thrashers would probably have to include 2003 top pick Braydon Coburn - another big defenseman -- in any deal for Pronger. But, a closer look at the Thrashers' cap...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 28, 2005

Trading season set to heat up

Teams still in the hunt for making the playoffs won't be standing pat before the March 9 deadline.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2004

Lightning looking to pull away from pack

Teams in the Southeast division will have to decide if they are buyers or sellers in the trade market.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2004

Peep Show

ESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around the NHL.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2003

Introducing the rest of the class

Marc Andre-Fleury and Eric Staal have been attracting most of the attention, but this draft is very deep.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2003

Avs, Wings paying the piper

Years of trading first-round picks for playoff help may cost the Avs and Wings a shot at the draft's premier talent.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2003